{{Authors Note:: Thank you for the reviews!! I hope you like this one;) Sorry it took me so long to get along with the story already. WARNING: This Chapter has harsh language of course and sexual content... Ye Be Warned...

Chapter 7

Fuck.. I nearly lost it.

I can't do that shit anymore, especially around her. But I'm not the only one to blame, that fuckin' spitfire cracked me in the skull.

Thick headed isn't even the word for it.

If she had just calmed down I would have been able to...

Oh fuck never mind.

Jack is never going let me touch her after that. I never meant to hurt her, I need to seriously put myself in check when it comes to my temper.

Man I really went and screwed this one up the ass haven't I?

Good one Riddick, the next time you feel like being playful why don't you gut her to?

I'm sure she'll really enjoy that one.

I'm such an asshole.


A gentle breeze danced playfully along the old building as the jungle sang with life.

The sun began to fall within the arms of the Western sea, spraying beautiful waves of color into the vast open sky.

Shadows swam against the lingering light as Riddick gazed down at his peaceful beauty. His face calm while thoughts ran rampant through his mind. All he could think of was to lean down and leave a tender kiss on her mouth.

But to do such a thing after what had just passed, seemed more of a fanciful dream then reality.

Muscles ached with tension as a soft body laid safely in his strong embrace. An untamed heart began to stir and twist, begging to reach out. Screaming for a taste of what it so longed for.

Riddick held back, yet the more he kept his feelings in restraints the more they fought. It was slowly dawning on him that if he struggled any longer they would break through.

He watched the fading rays of the sun paint her face with glowing light. A small smile ate at the corners of his mouth as her eyes slowly opened.

"Don't tell me.." Jack let out a menacing yawn and squeaked, "I Fell asleep again."

Riddick nodded.

A curious smile jumped across her lips, "Funny, I didn't sleep much before you showed up. And now I'm passing out every chance I get."

"You need to sleep, your body just went through a serious workout."

Jack sat up and leaned her back against his bare chest. "I guess.. Or maybe I feel safe enough to fall asleep without having to worry about nightmares or something hunting me down in the middle of the night."

She looked down at her wrists for a moment and bit her bottom lip. She was trying to think of something to say but of course, words were like a distant heartbeat.

With a deep breath and some courage she reached out and laid her small hands gently on his.

'Here goes nothing.' Jack thought nervously as her fingers brushed along his.

A curious expression fell over Riddick's brow as he canted his head at her. His gaze fell to his hands, watching how she silently pleaded for his touch. His smile grew a bit as he unraveled his fingers.

To his delight Jack pushed her fingers between his and clasped down. They were holding hands!

"I know I'm not easy to be around Riddick..."

Jack started with an edge to her voice, her eyes still fixed on their hands gently held together.

Bringing her face up slowly she averted her gaze to his, "I'm.. Sorry about reacting the way I did. If it wasn't for me you wouldn't have that scar on your arm."

Riddick shook his head, "It's ok Kid, no need for an apology."

"No Riddick. If it hadn't had been for me you wouldn't have lost your temper. You're not the asshole, I am."

'Hopeless.. So fucking pathetic Jack. You think he's going to be all Lovey Dovey after that fucked up shit you pulled earlier? You'll be lucky if he doesn't feed you to those Raptors."

Jack's anger tore into her mind like a rabid wolverine. Everything was falling a part and it was all because of her.

Why did she attack him?

She knew for a fact he would never hurt her. But no she had pull some dumb ass stunt. How the fuck was she supposed to express to him all the things she had always wanted to say?

"Jack.."

A rumbling song of a voice pulled her gently from her thoughts.

"Don't be so hard on yourself. Shit happens. Don't go all meek on me now because you pissed me off." He had a warm smile planted on his face as he looked into her eyes.

"But I'm.." Suddenly she was cut off by soft lips pressing against hers.

'Shit! He's... Oh god.."

Riddick's emotions ripped through his gated heart and showered every part of his being. He couldn't hold back, why should he? Jack was slipping into a dark place and he wasn't about to sit there and watch it happen.

So he did the next best thing.

His hands gently squeezed hers as he leaned into the kiss. His full lips pushing tenderly along her trembling mouth. Her scent drenched his senses with an intoxicating essence. It was bittersweet and full of angelic beauty.

Jack was beside herself! She was being consumed by his soft lips, his steady breathing, and that gentle pounding of his booming heartbeat.

It felt as thou a whirlwind of light swept between them and ripped away the silence that continued to sting at her thoughts.

Nothing could ever match this tender moment. Not even that simple act of affection in the bathroom earlier that morning. Fleeting thoughts of sadness and pain seemed to melt away as his right hand slipped unnoticed from her grasp and found itself at her cheek.

The soft rhythm of her heart beat sang gently in his ears while he leaned her face closer. Lips nibbling softly against a welcoming kiss, eyes closed in pure bliss.

Riddick fell into the arms of passion, suddenly pulled into a rushing river of want and need.

He wanted Jack, he needed to feel that connection so badly. That sweet overwhelming warmth of her secret now becoming a reality he could almost taste.

A welcoming beacon that drifted into his senses with a lingering aroma hidden within the walls of her sanctuary.

Riddick wanted nothing more then to dive into her gentle sea. To let every part of her wrap around him in a blanket of tranquility. Jack had become the air that he was desperate to breathe in, the fire he sought in the darkness of a lost heart.

She pulled away almost gasping as her chest pounded with a new found fury. Jack was speechless, dazed, blurry with lust. Harsh reality slipped away as light dangled from the lingering threads of sanity flowing effortlessly into her sight.

The only thing she could see was two orbs of liquid secrets. Those piercing eyes that had suddenly become soft with understanding. It took every part of her to finally break away from those full lips that begged for more.

"Whoa.." She exclaimed breathless.

Jack turned to face him, her cheeks burned with crimson as she watched the play of emotions swim through his intense features. Riddick looked like a deadly Panther filled with the instinct to mate.

Not the man she had grown so fond of, but a beautiful creature glowing with desire.

"That was.. Very nice.." Her eyes lit up in a brilliance of blues and greens as a bright smile devoured her face.

"Was it now?" A husky growl rolled off his tongue as he inched towards her.

Unconsciously Jack fell back only to find herself pinned between Riddick and the mattress. A burst of butterflies swam throughout her body like a raging waterfall of heat.

Taking a deep slow breath her gaze fell into his, drinking up this heavenly vision that peered down at her with a devastating hunger.

Taking his time Riddick placed himself at the right angle, so his body rested between her legs. He could feel her tremble as she breathed, wild eyes dove into him with confusion and surprise.

And yet, he was taken back by how she welcomed his sudden affection with no resistance.

If he played his cards right, he would be given the chance to show her how much he loved her. As hard as it was to express it in words, the act itself was forever a dream away.

But tonight, that was about to change...

Jack felt a knot churn and swirl in her secret of places. It drifted in and out as her pulse quickened. Warm waves danced through her skin as large hands tugged at the bottom of her tank top.

Swallowing the lump that refused to leave her throat she nodded and sat up. Letting Riddick pull the tank top up her shivering form and slip it over her head. Medium mounds of firm flesh heaved up and down in silence as she struggled to breathe.

'Shit.. He wants to.. Oh man.. Can I do this? Is it right?' Thoughts raced like a screaming echo bouncing furiously through her mind.

'I want this... But what if I screw up? Man I'm so fucked..'

Riddick sensed the sudden tension that erupted from her aura. Jack was afraid, confused. He didn't want to push this, he wanted her to want this as much as he did.

"Jack, do you want this?" A gravely voice shook her being with a rumble of chills.

"I.." She trailed off for a moment as she let his words sink in. Her eyes began to sparkle with a spectrum of dancing light.

"Yes.. I want this.."

His heart jumped. "Tell me you want me." He demanded in a gentle purr.

"I want you."

"Yea?" His voice a growling question while his lips gently brushed along the nape of her neck.

Jack closed her eyes as Goosebumps swept over every inch of her skin. It felt like she was on fire! The burning swelled throughout her womb, causing a web of desire to grow deep inside.

"Yes baby, I want you." She replied softly.

'Take her Riddick, dive into her. Don't you dare fuck this up.' The beast announced while licking it's hungry lips.

"Tell me Riddick.." Her words a gentle plea soothing his ears. "I need to hear it."

Riddick brought his face to her right ear, his lips brushing softly along her earlobe. With a deep animalistic growl of lust he replied.

"I want you."

A gasp escaped her as he crushed her lips in a passionate kiss. Her arms wrapped around his neck pulling him even closer. His hot skin pressed firmly against her bare flesh, the feeling was amazing!

It wasn't long before every stitch of clothing was lost to the drowning darkness of the room. Two naked forms laid silently against the other, no movement, no words. Just understanding.

Love, lust, passion and overwhelming desire seeped from their pores as lips embraced. Hands led the way to bittersweet sensations while their gaze locked dangerously in the fading light.

Bodies flowed slowly like playful waves along the shore as night fell over the jungle.

Soft gasping whimpers danced into the air as Jack became consumed by her screaming need.

Riddick dove deeply into the essence that was her sacred ocean. Overwhelmed by the powerful need to fill her with every part of his being.

Lost on a sea of love, drowning helplessly in an abyss of pure surrender.

There was no turning back now.

Flesh against flesh, lips tasting the sweetest kiss, longing, heartbeats, breathless. Swept away.

Nothing mattered, just the uncontrollable fever that devoured their bodies and took over every logical thought.

Moments drifted into hours, as Riddick revealed to Jack his deep emotions. They gave into each other, letting the world fade and fall into the heat of the night.

They fell at heavens door. Given a tender moments peace as they gazed into eternity. No longer two souls divided, but a single being that shown like a blaze of light through the emptiness of time.

They found themselves washed on the shores of ecstasy, swept away by the very thing they'd been so starved to embrace.

They found love...


Moonlight drifted along silent walls as Jack curled up against Riddick. A mane of dark brown fell in a cascade of waves down her back and along the sheets. An overwhelming sense of peace danced through their veins as their hearts slowed back to normal.

Riddick looked up at the ceiling, his silver glare filled with satisfaction while his arm wrapped gently about Jack. Small beads of sweat sparkled like dew over naked flesh as a playful breeze flew passed the open window.

'Wow...' Was the only word that slipped through their minds as they lied in each others arms.

"Riddick.." A whisper danced in his ears causing him to look over.

She was gazing at him with innocent eyes filled with unimaginable beauty. Her face a portrait painted forever in his eyes as he kissed her softly on the forehead.

"Yea?" Riddick purred.

'Say it.. Say it Jack.. Do it or you'll regret never trying.' She thought with a hard swallow.

"Jack?"

"I'm here... I just.. I need to tell you something."

Sitting up she leaned her arms against his chest. Her hair fell all about her naked form causing her to resemble a dark angel peering into a wild beast.

Riddick narrowed his eyes in question while he brushed a hand gently against her face.

Jack's eyes fell to her hands for a long time. It was so hard to get the words to come out. Her heart had been bleeding to say them forever since he first kissed her.

Now she was struggling with her instinct to ball up her emotions and become an empty shell.

"I.. I love you.." Her voice barely audible to normal ears.

Riddick felt his heart stop.

'Did she just Say what I think she said?'

"Say again?" Riddick sat up as his hand slipped under her chin causing her to look up.

Tears swelled in her cat like eyes. "I love you.." She repeated in a choked whisper.

'He hates me..' Jack was sure Riddick was about to give her the third degree. She was almost positive he was going to turn back into the old bad ass and push her away. Like a poisonous snake, fear invaded her thoughts.

His eyes widened in disbelief. No one had ever uttered those words to him. He had always been seen as this heartless criminal that got off on killing people. Yes he enjoyed the thrill of the hunt, but he was in now way heartless.

No one had ever given him the chance. No one cared to see he was human for that matter.

Except for Jack.

She had believed in him all these years. She had never judged him like all the others. Jack was the one person that made him believe in humanity again. Sure Fry had given her life for him, but Jack had given him the Reason to live.

Riddick was never shown mercy, he was a beast in their eyes. Yet, when he looked into her eyes, he saw nothing but untainted understanding. Jack was telling the truth when she spoke those three simple words.

Jack had shown Riddick the meaning of innocence.

He had gazed into the eyes of love.

Speechless.. Completely at a loss for words. 'Riddick you better say something fast or you are going to tear her a part.' Beast growled sternly.

"I.. I don't know what to say." He admitted finally before the silence strangled the life out of the air.

Jack looked down. She couldn't bare to look into his eyes for another second or she'd completely lose it.

"It's ok Riddick.. You don't have to."

He chest stung as her words ripped further through his Armour.

"No Jack, look at me."

In a flash Riddick sat up. His arms wrapped about her trembling body as he searched her eyes. He was going to say what needed to be said or he was going to beat the living shit out of himself for it.

"Listen very carefully." He began in a soft growl.

"I'm not good with words Kid, I never have been. But you need to hear what I have to say because it'll be awhile before I say it again."

Jack nodded slowly, getting ready for the inevitable.

Riddick took a deep breath and brought his face inches from hers.

"I love you Jack, I always have. Always will. And not a damn thing is going to change that."

Jack's jaw dropped. The expression on her face was just priceless. Completely fucking dumbfounded, she looked like a deer in headlights.

Riddick couldn't help but smile. "Sound good?"

Jack gave a meek nod and blinked several times as if she were trying to wake up.

'He.. Said it... HOLY SHIT! Oh fuck.. He said it.. Big Bad.. Richard B. Riddick... Just told me he LOVES me! Oh man I'm going to have a serious mental breakdown.'

"You ok? You look a bit pale."

She was pulled out of her rumbling thoughts and found herself gazing into the very object that her every emotion revolved around.

"Yea... I'm just.. Worn out." She squeaked unable to hide the excitement and shock from her voice.

Riddick chuckled, "Damn you're beautiful."

A smile fell over her surprised expression as he left a tender kiss on her lips that she happily accepted.

Things were definitely going to change from now on. Neither one of them had to hide their feelings from each other. It was finally spoken, heard, and shared.

They finally gave in and let go.

Sevorion was now their playground. And they had it all to themselves. Plus the local wildlife of course. No one could bother them again...

Or so they thought...


Morning seemed to bleed through the open window and stream over their naked bodies. Rays of light slowly bloomed against soft skin as a chorus of song bellowed into the air stirring sleeping minds.

A large hand reached out to a small desk and snatched a pair of black goggles from there place and slipped them over closed eyes.

Tilting his head to the left he peered out at a sleeping angel. Her hair in a mess of dark waves all along her chest and back. A deadly beauty that he had finally claimed with words that had been the hardest thing to summon to life. Jack looked so beautiful when she slept in his arms.

"Do you have to stare at me when I'm sleeping." Jack grumbled softly as her eyes fluttered open, only to shut as piercing light filled her vision.

Riddick smiled, "You're the only thing worth looking at."

"I bet, especially when I look like I got attacked by bed hair gremlins." The sarcasm swelled off of every word as she let out a soft yawn.

"Bed hair gremlins?" He laughed moving some wild strands away from her face.

She nodded smiling, "Yup, evil little bastards."

"Well whatever they did, you look fuckable enough for me."

"Damn Riddick! Do you have to be so vulgar?" She wailed smacking him playfully on the arm making him laugh.

"You're askin' me?" He chimed with a mischievous grin.

Jack rolled her eyes and sat up. "Never mind, I don't feel like arguing with a brick wall right now."

"I'm hardly a brick wall. Well not all of me anyway." His brows danced up and down.

A confused expression fell over her face. Riddick nudged his head down his body causing her gaze to follow. Suddenly her eyes widened as a gasp escaped her lips.

"Jesus put that thing away!"

A roar of laughter broke through the room as he fell back against the bed. He was overwhelmed with amusement as she turned her face away and got off the bed. Nothing like waking up to that kind of expression. Damn she was too easy.

Jack walked towards the desk, her hair swaying slowly against her thick hips. She was about to reach for something on the desk when she was attacked by two massive arms and tugged down onto the bed.

"AH!" She yelped in surprise as Riddick pinned her against the mess of sheets.

A whimper danced into the air as he pressed his body against her while his mouth gently bit into the soft flesh of her neck. He wanted to feel that safety that was held deep within her ocean. Sure he had that sweetness all night, but now he wanted to have another taste.

Jacks eyes closed as he slipped passed her hidden secret. Thoughts, dreams, worries, and pain fled her mind. The only thing that remained was sensations, feeling, breathing, falling in to the surrender that he so lovingly gave her.

Growling he dove into the well that begged to consume him. Streams of sweat, raspy breaths, lost in another moment of ecstasy. Riddick was determined to push her over the edge and would be sure to catch her when lets go.

Trembling, shivering, falling, quivering, whimpering, letting go. Once again they found themselves as one in the early morning light. Driven to passions gate, and led back into the arms of love.

Their own piece of heaven that was now and forever place they could slip into.


"Conditioner please." Jack asked sweetly as Riddick gave her a frown.

"Again?"

"Yes Riddick, the faster you put that in my hair, the faster we can rinse it out and finish."

With an annoyed sigh he repeated the process with the conditioner only to rinse it out. He could never understand why she put that crap in her hair, he was just going to have to deal with it until her wrists healed.

"Alright babe lets dry off." He purred while leaving a soft kiss on her shoulder.

They stepped out of the shower and dried off. Riddick laughed when Jack wrapped a towel about her head. She merely growled and stomped back into the bedroom.

"What?"

"Don't want to hear it Butt Munch." Jack snapped.

Riddick chuckled and padded over to the bed. He stopped for a moment to take another long look at her as she dropped the towels and stood naked before him. Pleased with what he saw he went for his clothes.

"Damn that shower felt really good." She murmured pulling a blue tank over her head.

"I think that might have been the best shower I've had in awhile."

"That's because you got a hell of a work out." He chimed sliding his Shiv's into place.

Jack smirked and tucked the bottom of the tank top into a pair of black pants. Her hair pulled back into a tight pony tail that rested high on the back of her head. She seemed to be glowing, her face, her eyes. As if she had a new emotion dancing within her features.

"Don't forget your Shiv's babe." Reminding her as he patted his hips.

Turning her back to him she grinned and brushed her fingers along two curved blades that criss crossed on her lower back. "Got 'em."

"Lets roll."

Riddick announced and snatched a rather nasty looking rifle, much like the one good ole Johns tried to use on him, and headed out to the ruthless jungle that awaited their presence.

This time he was going to be ready for anything that threatened to harm his jack. There was no way in hell some fuckin' oversized chicken was going to get the chance to try and catch them by surprise. It would get a nice little surprise between the eyes.

"Have the small side arm?"

Jack gave him a wink and patted her right hip that concealed a small revolver.

"Yup."

A devious grin devoured his full lips, "It may not be fancy, but it gets the point across."

The jungle was filled with endless chatter. Branches swayed gently back and forth as a breeze flew passed. The sun was now close to mid day, glaring down on the land with a vengeance. Luckily the breeze came off of the beach, soothing the heat from their exposed skin.

"Jack, c'mere a sec. I have something to ask you."

Tilting her head curiously she did as he asked and stood next to him.

"What's up?"

His broad shoulders blocked away the menacing sun from her body as she waited. A thoughtful expression melted into his features as he turned to face her.

"You've got a knack for speaking to animals, right?"

A small smile crept over her lips, "Yeah why?"

"So if we run into those mega, whatever the fuck they are, you'll know what to do?"

"Riddick I don't think there a problem." She stated calmly and wiped a bead of sweat from her forehead. "The alpha female checked us out and decided we weren't a threat. So if anything they'll just be curious."

'Intelligent, deadly, instinctive, and beautiful. I admire that in a woman.' He thought with a smile.

"Good, then were all set." Riddick replied and turned on the ball of his foot towards the path.

"Are we headed back there??" Her eyes widened as she sped up to meet his quickening pace.

"Wow you're quick Jack." His deep voice oozed with sarcasm.

A low growl poured passed her lips, "Smart ass."

"You just now noticed?"

"Bite me." Jack retorted.

Riddick laughed mockingly. "Now?"

"No dumb ass!" She chuckled.

"Then don't make promises you don't intend to keep." He chimed without missing a beat.

All Jack could do was laugh. There was no winning with someone as stubborn as Riddick. He always had a smart ass remark to just about everything she threw at him.

Fucker always had to have the last word.


After careful maneuvering they made their way back to the large building. Only to be greeted by an overwhelming stench of rotting flesh. Before questions appeared in their minds they already new by the huge carcass sprawled out in the middle of the clearing.

"Man that fuckin' reeks." Jack gagged covering her mouth with her hand.

Riddick looked at her and shook his head. "It's not like it's fresh Jack."

She shot a glare in his direction that would scare the shit out of most men. Not only was he the biggest smart ass she had ever met, he was also extremely annoying at times.

In a tall, dark, and sexy kind of way.

"Anyone ever told you that your personality needs some serious rewiring?"

"Why yes Jack, they even said I was unfit to be around people." He replied in his best happy go lucky voice.

She rolled her eyes, "Jee I wonder why?"

CHIRP

Jack and Riddick went very still as a familiar sound slid into their ears. Slowly they turned towards the noise and found the same Mega Raptor as before standing about five feet away from them.

Cocking it's colorful head to the side it took a step towards them. A single toe on each foot held a fourteen inch claw that sat high above the rest, much like a cats claw pulled into a ready position.

The scent of curiosity seeped into Riddick's senses as it now stepped even closer, leaving only three feet between them.

Large emerald eyes sparkled in their direction as it bowed its head. It's fur like feathers shimmered in the light in a metallic splash of brilliant colors.

"Nice to see some humans again."

Jack shook her head in disbelief. "Pardon?"

A deep guttural voice with a touch of femininity poured passed rows of killing teeth.

"Sorry, it's been along time since I've spoken English." Clearing it's throat in a manner of soft clicks it continued, "I'm Jennifer."

'You've got be fucking kidding me...' Jack thought with strange delight.

Riddick held the same expression, hidden under his intense features. Most people would think he was just pissed off, Jack knew the difference.

"I'm.. Jack." She stammered trying to hide the amazement in her voice.

Suddenly Jennifer threw her head back and let out a cackling roar. It hushed the smaller creatures as the rest of the pack came flying out of the jungle. They swarmed all around them in a fury of feathers and teeth.

Bringing her head back to meet Jack's gaze, another very Large Raptor sprang forward. Except this one had jet black feathers with two blue stripes that swirled down it's shoulders and onto it's back.

Bright blue eyes gazed at Riddick then to Jack as it stood next to Jennifer.

"Merrick, this is Jack. She's the one I was telling you about." Her voice was scratchy but seemed to become flowing and gentle.

"Aw yes I remember, Hello Jack." A deep British accent enveloped his soothing voice as he bowed his head to her in respect.

"And you must be Riddick, a pleasure." Jennifer's emerald eyes flashed warmly in his direction as a strange grin swept over her feathered face.

"How...?" Before Jack could utter another word she was quickly answered.

"We're the descendents of the minors that landed on this planet over three hundred years ago." Merrick explained simply, as if this was nothing out of the norm.

"Of course our ancestors didn't look anything like what we are now. Our bloodline was human at one point."

Riddick found this extremely interesting and let himself relax a bit, his instinct telling him to trust these creatures. Jack had been right all along.

How the fuck did she do that?

Merrick's head bobbed a bit as he stopped think. His blue eyes shined like liquid water as what seemed to be an excited expression devoured his Raptor features.

"Jack, you have our instincts, as well as Mr. Riddick."

Riddick and Jack turned to each other and raised a brow. Then averted their gaze to Merrick.

"Go on." Riddick announced thoughtfully while crossing his strong arms against his chest.

"You have more animal instinct then human, which is very rare these days. It is also very deadly."

Jennifer clicked softly to Merrick who in turn let her continue. "You are very welcome to stay with us here on Sevorion. It would be more then an honor to have such humans living among our kind."

A rippling chorus of clicks and chattering swam through the pack in unison. It was if they were agreeing with Jennifer. If it wasn't strange enough the pack echoed with an eerie clarity.

"Yes let them stay."

This was going to be the strangest fucking day Riddick and Jack has ever encountered.

Hey at least they were friendly...